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https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1227004309100994560 <\/div><\/figure>

ESL Vice President of Pro Gaming, Michal ‘Carmac’ Blicharz believes moving IEM to Melbourne is the perfect fit.<\/p>

\u201cAustralians have always generated atmospheres that could not be matched by anything else,” Blicharz said. “Coming back for 2020 was a top priority, and the Melbourne Esports Open was a natural match. It will open Intel Extreme Masters to a broader audience and provide CS:GO<\/em> fans a richer event experience.”<\/p>

For the Melbourne Esports Open, this will be the first year it will host a global headline tournament. Taking over Rod Laver Arena, IEM Melbourne is the Australian Masters stop within the ESL Pro Tour\u2014a tour that connects all ESL and Dreamhack events globally.<\/p>

Participating teams have a chance to win an additional $1,000,000 USD if they win the Intel Grand Slam. This feat has been achieved by two teams, Astralis in 2018 and Team Liquid in 2019. <\/p>

The IEM event won’t be the only esports event on display that weekend. Previously, the Melbourne Esports Open has hosted the Oceanic Pro League finals and Contenders Finals. Further details about the Melbourne Esports Open, including their other events, are expected to be revealed in the coming months. <\/p>

IEM Melbourne will take place from Aug. 22 to 23.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Like years prior, IEM Melbourne will boast a $250,000 USD prize pool and feature a lineup of the best CS:GO teams in the world. https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1227004309100994560 ESL Vice President of Pro Gaming, Michal 'Carmac' Blicharz believes moving IEM to Melbourne is the perfect fit. \u201cAustralians have always generated atmospheres that could not be matched by anything else,\" Blicharz said. \"Coming back for 2020 was a top priority, and the Melbourne Esports Open was a natural match. It will open Intel Extreme Masters to a broader audience and provide CS:GO fans a richer event experience.\" For the Melbourne Esports Open, this will be the first year it will host a global headline tournament. Taking over Rod Laver Arena, IEM Melbourne is the Australian Masters stop within the ESL Pro Tour\u2014a tour that connects all ESL and Dreamhack events globally. Participating teams have a chance to win an additional $1,000,000 USD if they win the Intel Grand Slam. 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